Obituaries

Sep 21, 2021

ATHOL – Raymond B. Anderson, 86, of Athol, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT.

He was born in Wilton, NH on September 13, 1935, son of the late Raymond B. and Irene (Perrault) Anderson and had lived in Athol for four years.  Ray had previously lived in Connecticut, South Carolina, North Carolina and...

Sep 20, 2021

WINCHENDON – Kathy A. (Hackett) Blouin, 63, of 465 Central Street, died peacefully Monday afternoon, September 20, 2021 in Boston Medical Center, with her husband at her side.

She was born in Gardner on August 23, 1958, daughter of the late Harold and Shirley (Erickson) Hackett Jr. and was a 1976 graduate of Murdock High School.  Kathy...

Sep 20, 2021

GARDNER – Danielle A. Deniso, 30, of 85 Ridgewood Lane, died Monday, September 20, 2021.

She was born in Boston on December 7, 1990, daughter of Judith (Brown) Deniso of Winchendon and the late Daniel Deniso.

Danielle had a very big heart and enjoyed helping people.  She loved animals and enjoyed nature and outdoor activities,...

Sep 20, 2021

WINCHENDON – Ann M. Finn, 73, of 51 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, September 20, 2021 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 12, 1948, daughter of the late Daniel and Frances (Whitney) Finn and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. ...

Sep 19, 2021

WINCHENDON – Kathleen R. (Dunham) Girard, 71, of 433 Brown Street, died peacefully in her residence Sunday evening, September 19, 2021, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on December 20, 1949, daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Daniel) Dunham and was a 1967 graduate of Murdock High School.

Kathy...

Sep 17, 2021

TEMPLETON - David J. Skinner, 72, of 29 Memorial Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully Friday evening, September 17, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Cambridgeshire, England on January 11, 1949, son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Burdett) Skinner and grew up in Gardner.  Dave graduated from Gardner High School in 1966 and graduated from...

Sep 15, 2021

DORCHESTER – Sarah E. Homon, 36, of Dorchester formerly of Winchendon and Gardner, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

She was born in Gardner on June 8, 1985, grew up in Winchendon and Gardner, and was a 2003 graduate of Gardner High School.  Sarah lived in Dorchester for the last two years, where she was general manager of...

Sep 15, 2021

GARDNER – Charles D. Coon Jr., 50, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.

He was born in Fitchburg on July 18, 1971, son of Kathy (Skehan) Lingo of Winchendon and the late Charles D. Coon.  Charlie was a graduate of Ayer High School.

Charlie was very creative...

Sep 10, 2021

GARDNER – Michael E. Nolette, 67, of 267 Parker Street, died Friday, September 10, 2021 in Wachusetts Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Winchendon on July 1, 1954, son of Robert and Dorothy (Patria) Nolette and lived in the Gardner and Winchendon area his entire life.

Michael owned and operated his own roofing and...

Sep 9, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV – Alice J. Tessier, 65, of Las Vegas, formerly of Fitchburg, died Thursday September 9, 2021.

The wife of the late James A. Tessier, who died in 2015, she leaves a daughter Lisa Poladian, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Alice lived by the Bible verse: John 3:16.

Funeral services...

Sep 8, 2021

GARDNER – Raymond J.R. Kittredge, 75, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Barton, VT on November 11, 1945, the son of the late Lynn and Fleurette (Morin) Kittredge and grew up in Vermont and Gardner, attending Gardner High School.  Ray proudly served his country as a member...

Sep 7, 2021

WINCHENDON - Michael R. St. Pierre, 69, of Winchendon died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

Mike was born on October 7, 1951, the son of Emile and Jeannine St. Pierre. Growing up Mike could be found playing basketball or baseball with all the neighborhood kids. He was a...

Sep 6, 2021

WINCHENDON – Alfred F. Lafortune, 90, of 57 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, September 6, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on March 9, 1931, son of the late Francis and Yvonne (Labrie) Lafortune.  A resident of Jaffrey, NH at one time, Alfred was a resident of Winchendon for most of...

Sep 4, 2021

GARDNER – Edward N. Bergeron, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 4, 2021 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Orange on April 7, 1932, son of the late Leonel and Ella (Chaisson) Bergeron and had lived in Gardner for many years.  Ed had earned his Associates Degree from Worcester Junior College....

Sep 4, 2021

WINCHENDON – Kenneth L. Ayers, 83, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday evening, September 4, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Bristol, VT on February 16, 1938, son of the late Francis and Maud (Fortune) Mott and had lived in Winchendon since 1972.

Ken worked as a truck driver...

Sep 2, 2021

TEMPLETON – Richard L. Nourse Jr., 55, of 109 Brooks Village Road, Templeton died unexpectedly at home Thursday, September 2, 2021.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 23, 1966, son of the late Richard L. and Ann (Mollica) Nourse and had lived in Templeton for the last three years.

Richard had worked...

Aug 19, 2021

GARDNER – James T. Kiosses, 86, of Gardner and Riverdale, NY, died peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York.

He was born in Gardner on July 20, 1935, son of the late Athanaseos and Jennie (Apostopoulos) Kiosses and resided in both Gardner and Riverdale, New York.  Jim was a graduate of Gardner High...

Aug 18, 2021

WESTMINSTER – Thelma J. “Sissy” (Blake) Benoit, 88, of 21 Miles Avenue, died peacefully in her residence, Wednesday, August 18, 2021, with her family at her side.

She was born in Chester, VT on September 16, 1932, daughter of the late Clifford and Alvina (Brooks) Blake.  She grew up in Winchendon and had lived in Westminster since...

Aug 13, 2021

WINCHENDON – Paul F. Laperriere Jr., 77, of 380 Teel Road, died peacefully Friday afternoon, August 13, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on January 29, 1944, son of the late Paul F. and Elia M. (Uguccioni) Laperriere and graduated from Murdock High...

Aug 7, 2021

LEOMINSTER – William R. Ethier, 83, of 300 Atlantic Avenue, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2021 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Fitchburg on April 25, 1938, son of the late Raymond and Catherine (Murphy) Ethier and was a graduate of St. Bernards High School, where he played football...